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Ajou University welcomed participants of the Korean International Education Administrators (KIEA) program, one of the Fullbright programs. The program is designed to promote the exchange of international education professionals of Korea and the United States.The 12 members of the group visited Ajou University on June 16. Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Kim Kyungrai, Director Kang Shin-goo of the Office of International Affairs, and others from Ajou University met with the group members and explained Ajou’s specialized programs, such as the Paran Semester and Paran Ladder, as well as its international programs and long-term university development plan.The American International Education Administrator (AIEA) program aims to expand the relationships between university administrators in the United States and Korea and promote international understanding and cooperation. The training group included staff of the United States’ top universities, including Duke University, Columbia University, and Emory University. Ajou University will discuss long-term exchanges and extended cooperation with these universities.The Fulbright Program was created to provide financial support for exchanges between universities in the United States and countries around the world, based on the suggestion of Senator J. William Fullbright that educational and cultural exchanges between peoples after the Second World War is the most effective means of promoting world peace. Currently, the Fullbright Program is operated in 160 countries, and the Korean-American Educational Commission (KAEC) is implementing various educational programs for students, professors, and specialists of Korea and the United States.
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Ajou University was ranked among the top 101 to 200 universities for two consecutive years in the 2023 THE Impact Rankings published by Times Higher Education (THE), a UK global university assessment institution. Ajou University ranked fourth among the domestic universities that were assessed. THE announced the results of the 2023 THE Impact Rankings for 1,591 universities from 112 countries. This year’s rankings are the fifth edition, with a focus on universities’ social responsibility as a major assessment criterion. The impact rankings evaluate the efforts of universities to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which were published by the United Nations in 2015. The SDGs comprise 169 targets across 17 goals in five categories—people, prosperity, planet, peace, and partnership—which are based on the aspirations of humanity as a whole. The SDGs were included in the required assessment items for the University Innovation Support Project (2022-2024) of the Ministry of Education, showing that the SDGs are being used as a standard for strengthening the social role of universities.Repeating its performance of last year, Ajou University was once again ranked among the top 101 to 200 universities this year. It ranked fourth among domestic universities participating in the assessment, rising by two places from sixth last year.The overall rankings are determined by summing the scores in SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) and the three highest scores among the remaining 16 SDGs. Ajou University was in the top 100 for two of the SDGs, receiving favorable assessments for SDG 1 (No Poverty, 52nd), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, 88th), and SDG 4 (Quality Education, 101-200th). In SDG 1 (No Poverty), Ajou University was ranked 52nd, showing recognition of the validity of its programs and policy proposals to end poverty in communities and around the world. In addition, in SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), where the university ranked in 101 to 200th, Ajou was at the top in Korea, along with Kyung Hee University and Kyungpook National University. The assessment measures research on social inequality, recruitment of employees and students from among socially-disadvantaged groups, and proportion of students from emerging countries. Ajou University installed the Ajou Sustainable Development Goals Center in 2020 and has integrated the pursuit of the SDGs into its development plan. The center is dedicated to promoting the SDGs through the operation of a sustainable development leader training course, implementation of “Paran Semester” projects, publication of Ajou Sustainable Development Reports, and conducting of the Ajou Eco Challenge campaign.In addition, in the first semester of this year, Ajou University opened the D[KH1]epartment of Convergence ESG in the Graduate School of Engineering to cultivate convergence experts capable of generating environmental, social, and governance value through engineering. Meanwhile, in the 2023 impact rankings, universities dedicated to the economy, society, environmental preservation, and universal welfare were ranked higher. The overall ranking was led by Australia’s Western Sydney University. Among Korean universities, Yonsei University (14th), Kyung Hee University (42nd), and Kyungpook National University (42nd) were among the top 100 universities.
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The Ajou University Graduate School of International Studies was awarded an appreciation plaque by the World Bank Korea Office at the latter's 10th anniversary celebration in recognition of the former's contributions to the energy industry, specifically its running of the master's degree program under the Korea International Cooperation Agency's (KOICA) energy policy.The World Bank Korea Office held its 10th anniversary celebration at the Fairmont Ambassador Seoul on May 24, where it shared its achievements and future plans. A number of cooperating institutions were honored with appreciation plaques at the event.The Ajou University Graduate School of International Studies received an appreciation plaque for its successful partnership with the World Bank Korea Office and other agencies in the field of energy. The graduate school has been operating a master's degree program under KOICA's energy policy, which was developed by KOICA to produce experts on the energy policy of developing countries. The master's degree program has been offered at the Ajou University Graduate School of International Studies since 2017 with annual funding of KRW 900 million. At present, there are 20 students from 14 countries enrolled in the program.The program includes such components as energy independence, energy industry development, green growth, climate change response, and energy education and training. Students who complete the 17-month program graduate with a master’s in energy science policy.The students enrolled in the program are government employees involved in the field of energy in their respective countries who will likely return to their posts upon graduation to apply their newly acquired energy expertise.Department Chair Jung Yonghun of the Ajou University Graduate School of International Studies expressed his gratitude to "all members of the Graduate School of International Studies and everyone who made the running of the program possible," adding that "the best of efforts will be made to improve Ajou University, now celebrating its 50th anniversary, as well as the Graduate School of International Studies and the programs offered."
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Ajou University President Choi Kee-choo talked with Senior Vice President Ben Sowter of Quacquarelli Symonds at the Asian Leadership Conference 2023.Hosted by The Chosun Ilbo, a Korean daily newspaper, the Asian Leadership Conference marks its 14th run this year. This year's event was held from May 17 to 18 under the theme of “The Era of Upheaval: The Road to Collaboration and Innovation.” On the afternoon of May 18, President Choi talked with Senior Vice President Sowter for about an hour on "the role of the university in saving the world." Quacquarelli Symonds is a British company that specializes in the analysis of higher education institutions around the world. President Choi introduced Senior Vice President Sowter to the audience, and Sowter gave a presentation on how universities can help protect the world. The two then engaged in an interview and answered questions from the audience. The entire event was conducted in English.Citing as an example the development of the COVID-19 vaccine, a feat accomplished in only 10 months and made possible through the participation of universities around the world, Senior Vice President Sowter said that universities are producing research outcomes and making innovations that save lives and make the world a better place. He explained that a focus of Quacquarelli Symonds in assessing universities is the discovery and recognition of universities that are capable or have potential in such research and innovation.Sowter said, "Korean universities are more sensitive to change and make decisions faster compared to universities in other countries," but that "they are skewed toward American universities in joint research in an era where global cooperation is needed."He said Korean universities needed cultural reform to move forward with global cooperation, and that they should move away from the ingrained competition among themselves and embrace sharing and cooperation.President Choi sought Senior Vice President Sowter's views on strategies that individual universities could adopt in the face of the falling school-age population and rapidly changing internal and external conditions of universities. Sowter then answered questions from the audience about university rankings and competition, university assessment, deindividuation of universities, limits and opportunities of online education, and other topics.One of the founding members of Quacquarelli Symonds, Senior Vice President Sowter is a higher education expert who has been involved in the QS World University Rankings for almost 20 years.Other notable speakers at the Asian Leadership Conference 2023 included former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, former Prime Minister of Malaysia Mahathir Mohamad, former UN Secretary-General Ban Kimoon, 77th UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, KakaoPay CEO Shin Wonkeun, Green Climate Fund Advisor Jeffrey Lamb, and 25th Australian Prime Minister John Howard.
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# Related KBS News CoverageA dream material according to a Nobel laureateAjou University invited a Nobel laureate to give a lecture as part of its 50th anniversary commemoration.Konstantin S. Novoselov (pictured above), a professor at the National University of Singapore who was awarded the 2010 Nobel Prize in Physics, gave a lecture titled "Materials for the Future." Some 600 people, including researchers and students of Ajou University and other universities as well as local elementary, middle, and high school students, attended the lecture on the morning of May 12.Professor Novoselov spoke about graphene and its characteristics and applications, expectations for and realities of future materials, and principles and conditions around the design of new materials, among other subjects. Afterward, he answered questions from the audience.Professor Novoselov and his mentor, Professor Andre Geim of The University of Manchester, won the 2010 Nobel Prize in Physics for developing graphene, hailed as a "dream material." Only 36 years old at the time, Professor Novoselov was thrust into the limelight.An artificial nanomaterial, graphene is widely regarded as an advanced material that overcomes the limits of silicon. Lightweight, transparent, flexible, strong, and conductive, graphene is ideal for use in displays, semiconductors, solar cells, cars, aircraft, and more.Ajou University held a variety of events this year to honor its 50th anniversary. In April, Nobel laureates David MacMillan (2021 winner, Princeton University) and Carolyn Bertozzi (2022 winner, Stanford University) gave special lectures, and academic seminars on AI semiconductors, mobility, energy and materials, and biotechnology were also held.Ajou University President Choi Kee-choo said he hoped "the Nobel laureates' lectures would inspire students' learning," and that "it would be wonderful for an Ajou University graduate to go on to win a Nobel prize." Ajou University students and researchers and local elementary, middle, and high school students attending the lectureProfessor Novoselov and President Choi with students who attended the lecture
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A Korean speech contest was held in commemoration of Ajou University's 50th anniversary. The event was intended to promote a sense of academic achievement among international students at Ajou University, help them adapt to university life, and motivate them in their academic endeavors.The contest was held in the auditorium of the Yeonam Hall at 11 a.m. on May 3. In attendance were 350 international students, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Kim Kyungrai, Director Kang Shin-goo of the Office of International Affairs, Director Lee Dong Ryeol of the International Education Center, and other university officials.The event started with an opening address and proceeded with speeches by participants, divided into beginner and intermediate/advanced levels; entertainment; a prize giveaway; and speeches by the winners. The event concluded with photo-taking.The three groups of participants competed in the preliminary and main events. The preliminary event was judged ahead of the contest by assessing the scripts prepared by the participants. Forty-eight international students participated in the preliminary, 10 of whom took to the stage on the day of the contest.The topics of the speeches delivered by the students ranged from life in Korea, such as "Korea and My Dreams" and "Life in Korea," to society and politics, such as "Korea's Low Birth Rate Problem," "The Conflict in Myanmar," and "Technological Development and Our Future." The judges for the event were Professor of Korean Language and Literature Mun Hye-won, Professor of Global Culture Hwang Sunyoung, and International Education Center Instructor Kwon Ju-yeon, all from Ajou University, who judged the participants on the originality of their scripts, script-speech consistency, appropriacy of vocabulary and expressions, and other qualities. The first prize went to Khit Min from Myanmar, who delivered a speech on the conflict in Myanmar at the intermediate/advanced level. Min took away KRW 800,000 in prize money.The two second prize co-winners were Moe Yati Zaw and Phyo Thu Pyae, both from Myanmar, who addressed the audience under the titles "Technological Development and Our Future" and "Korea and My Dreams," respectively. The third prize was shared by Tran Khuyen Ngoc from Vietnam and Elaheh from Iran for their respective speeches titled "Life in Korea" and "The Scent of Freedom."When asked for a comment, first prize winner Khit Min said to "please support Myanmar students who are studying hard in Korea under difficult circumstances" and "show continuing interest in the situation in Myanmar."The first semester of this year marks the all-time largest number of international students enrolled at Ajou University, at 612. They come from 35 countries, including Vietnam, Myanmar, China, Russia, Mongolia, India, and Indonesia. Ajou University maintains sister relations with 337 institutions and universities in 67 countries.View the Korean Speech Contest on YouTube
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An interview with President Choi Kee-choo on the achievements, plans, and desires of Ajou University on the occasion of university’s 50th anniversary was published in the April 7 issue of Korea Joongang Daily.In the interview, President Choi talked about the inauguration and history of Ajou University, the university’s 50th anniversary, its strengths and achievements, global strategy, Ajou University in Tashkent (AUT), and support system for foreign students.President Choi said, “I am proud that Ajou University has played a pioneering role in both education and research. Going forward, we will remain dedicated to expanding our university infrastructure and fostering mutual growth with the local community.”He added, “Ajou University will also build relationships based on exchanges and cooperation with top global universities and help our students gain overseas experience by attending such institutions so as to become globally competitive.”Ajou University marks its 50th anniversary on April 12, for which it has established the slogan “A+ for the World” and prepared a total of 25 commemorative projects in five sectors, including education, research, international cooperation, culture, and history.# Go to Korea JoongAng Daily article*Images provided by Korea JoongAng Daily
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Ajou University held the “Ajou Vision 2023” time capsule opening ceremony on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. The time capsule that was opened had been prepared and buried along with the declaration of the “Ajou Vision 2023” university development plan in November 2008. The purpose of the event was to review the university’s achievements, direction, and desires in terms of its development and the preparations that need to be made for its future.On the morning of April 4, the time capsule opening took place in front of Yulgok Hall with over 100 participants, including students, professors, and staff. The opening of the time capsule was followed by an explanation of its contents and remarks by the president. The time capsule was opened, on behalf of the Ajou family, by President Choi Kee-choo; Lee Hyo-seong, president of the Student Council; Kim Kyungrai, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs; Lee Seon-yi, library director; Im Sang-hyeon, director of the Planning and Coordination Division of Ajou University Hospital; Lee Jae-ho, president of the Professors’ Council; Cho Jae-hyeon, president of the labor union; and Kim Dong-seok, dormitory director.The time capsule contained 20 items that reflect the goals of Ajou Vision 2023, “a world-class university taking the lead in convergence discipline.” They include booklets and a declaration of “Ajou Vision 2023,” a university master plan, final application for the construction of the law school, permit for such construction, official document providing the results of the preliminary assessment for engineering education accreditation, and status and photos taken of the university at the time.At the ceremony, students read the letters that were found in the time capsule, written by the students who buried it in 2008.Lee Dong-hyeon (electronics, 2019) read the letter written by Wu Hye-rim (College of Humanities, 2004), followed by Lee Eun-gyeong (architecture, 2021) reading the letter by Kim Jeong-hun (school of business, 2003) and Lee Da-yun (digital media, 2022) reading the letter by Cho Hyeong-jun (bio-engineering, 2007). The letters expressed the students’ expectations for changes on campus and wishes for the university’s development and told their stories to and shared their hopes with juniors. President Choi, in his commemorative remarks, said, “Marking its 50th anniversary, Ajou University is planning many physical changes in the campus master plan, including the construction of the AU50 Convergence Hall. I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to our professors and staff, who have worked so hard over the past 50 years to make Ajou University what it is today." Ajou University marks its 50th anniversary on April 12, for which it has prepared various commemorative projects under the slogan “A+ for the World.” During the week of the 50th anniversary (April 10 to 14), the ai (Ajou Innovations) Festival will be held. Events for the week include: the (i) 50th anniversary eve festival, which local residents are welcome to attend, (ii) report on the publication of Ajou University’s 50 years of history; (iii) AI and AI-6G Convergence Colloquium series; (iv) 50th anniversary ceremony; (v) international conference commemorating the university’s 50th anniversary; (vi) energy materials symposium; (vii) AI semiconductor conference; (viii) mobility conference, and (ix) Ajou Bio-health Science Fair.# Go to Ajou University 50th anniversary page(From left) President Choi Kee-choo and students Lee Da-yun, Lee Eun-gyeong, and Lee Dong-hyeonStudents looking at items removed from the time capsule.
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President Choi Kee-choo’s interview with the Dong-A Ilbo regarding the 50th anniversary of Ajou University, as well as the university’s achievements, vision, and goals, was carried in the March 3 issue of the newspaper. President Choi described the achievements of Ajou University and commemorative projects for the 50th anniversary; explained how Ajou achieved the best graduate employment rate among domestic universities; spoke about the university’s technology commercialization efforts and internationalization strategy, including Ajou University in Tashkent (AUT); and highlighted the vision of Ajou University and its efforts toward that end. President Choi said, “For the past 50 years, Ajou University has pursued the educational ideals of “respect for humans, seeking truth from fact, one world, one family,” and we will ensure that the upcoming 50 years is an era of creation and innovation.”He added, “As president, I am meeting alumni working in various fields to attract donations through the ‘President Is Leading’ event, and I hope many graduates of Ajou will join this drive for the future of Ajou University.” Ajou University marks its 50th anniversary on April 12. To celebrate, the university established the slogan “A+ for the World” and has prepared 25 commemorative projects in five categories: education, research, international cooperation, culture, and history.# Go to article on interview with Dong-A Ilbo# [Ajou Insight] Overview of all projects celebrating 50th anniversary of Ajou University
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Members of Ajou University delivered a donation to the Gyeonggi-do branch of the Korean Red Cross to help Türkiye and Syria, which sustained serious damages from a major earthquake. On February 28, Ajou University delivered a relief donation of KRW 16,155,000 to the Gyeonggi-do branch of the Korean Red Cross to help earthquake victims in Türkiye and Syria. The contribution will be used for emergency relief supplies and support for site recovery.The university conducted a fundraising campaign among professors, staff, and students from February 14 to 20 to help Türkiye and Syria recover from the damages. A total of KRW 16,155,000 was collected from 381 people.Meanwhile, to help Turkish students of Ajou University recover from the shock and hear about the damages suffered by their families and friends, a meeting with Turkish students was arranged.On February 23, President Choi Kee-choo met with Turkish students in his office. There are 10 Turkish students at Ajou University on exchange student programs or in undergraduate and graduate courses. Ajou University maintains sisterhood relationships with three Turkish universities, including Erciyes University. President Choi said, “I extend my deepest condolences to the people who lost family members, friends, and homes, and I hope this donation, coming from the hearts of Ajou members, will be of some help. We will also provide all necessary assistance to the Turkish students attending this university.”A Turkish student named Ozer Zeynep (Korean name: Kang Bora) studying in the graduate school of the Department of Korean Language and Literature said, “I am grateful for the university’s care and assistance for Turkish students. On behalf of all Turkish students here, I would like to thank Korean citizens, including the Ajou family, for their consolation, donation, and other substantial aid.”#Picture above: (from left) Kim Kyungrai, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Lee Jae-jeong, president of the Gyeonggi-do branch of the Korean Red CrossPresident Choi Kee-choo meeting with Turkish students at Ajou University.
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From April 10 to 14, Ajou University held various academic events across campus to commemorate its 50th anniversary as part of the ai (Ajou Innovations) Festival.On April 11, the “AI and AI-6G Convergence Colloquium Series” was held in the auditorium of Dasan Hall. The event was hosted by the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Department of AI Convergence Network of the Graduate School of Ajou University and BK project teams. Leading scholars in AI research were invited to give presentations. The invited lecturers were: Prof. Kim Sun (Seoul National University, Department of Computer Science and Engineering), Choi Jaesik (Graduate School of AI at KAIST, Director of Explainable Artificial Intelligence Center), Prof. Lee Seong Whan (Distinguished University Professor, Korea University), Prof. Cho Sung-bae (Dean, Graduate School of AI, Yonsei University; Chairman of AI Technology Council, Ministry of Science and ICT), and Prof. Shin HyunJung (Department of Industrial Engineering, Ajou University; President of Education Committee, Intelligence Society, Korean Institute of Information Scientists and Engineers). The topics spanned ChatGPT, AI, and deep learning models, among others. [KH1]On April 13 and 14, great scholars, including Nobel Prize laureates, participated in online and offline lectures and conferences on emerging industries, an area in which Ajou University is particularly strong.The “Global Lecture Series: Lecture by Winners of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry and Energy Materials Symposium” was held in the auditorium of Yeonam Hall from 10:00 a.m. on April 13. Prof. David William Cross MacMillan of Princeton University, winner of the 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, gave a lecture titled “The Development of Organocatalysis and the Pathway to a Nobel Prize.” Prof. MacMillan talked about his academic journey, experiences, and trial and error before and after he received the Nobel Prize as well as his research, including his work on asymmetric organocatalysis. On the afternoon of April 13, the AI Semiconductor Conference and Mobility Conference followed. At the AI Semiconductor Conference, Kang Sung-Mo, former president of KAIST, and other specialists in AI and system semiconductors served as speakers. At the Mobility Conference, Prof. S.C. Wong of Hong Kong University, a world-renowned scholar in transportation, and Prof. Mohamed Abdel-Aty of the University of Central Florida gave presentations. On April 14, the last day of the anniversary week, the Ajou Bio-Health Science Research Fair took place in the auditorium of Yeonam Hall. Ajou University researchers who are devoted to commercialization based on basic research, along with academics and industry specialists, were invited to introduce their latest research and aspirations for the bio-health sector. Winner of the 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, Prof. Carolyn R. Bertozzi of Stanford University, gave a lecture titled “Bioorthogonal Chemistry, from Basic Science to Clinical Translation,” followed by presentations and discussions of Korean researchers on anti-cancer medications, drug delivery systems, and drug and treatment development using big data and artificial intelligence.On April 10 and 11, the 50th anniversary eve festival was held, featuring food trucks, flea markets, performances, and film screenings organized by the student council. On April 14, a community medical volunteering event was conducted by the medical volunteers club of Ajou University Hospital. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., professors, medical residents, and nurses of Ajou University Hospital provided treatment in internal medicine, otolaryngology, rehabilitation medicine, orthopedics, and dentistry to foreigners and disadvantaged residents. CPR education was also conducted for members of Ajou University.Prof. Cho Sung-bae, Yonsei University, giving a presentation on deep learning models and industrial applications at the AI and AI-6G Convergence Colloquium SeriesProf. Mohamed Abdel-Aty, giving a lecture on traffic safety in urban mobility systems at the Mobility ConferenceProf. Carolyn R. Bertozzi, Stanford University, winner of the 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, giving a lecture at the Ajou Bio-Health Science Research FairAn Ajou University student asking a question to a speaker after a lectureCPR training for Ajou members during the community medical volunteering activities Scene of the student festival held during the 50th anniversary eve festival* Picture above: Prof. David William Cross MacMillan, Department of Chemistry at Princeton University, 2021 Nobel Prize laureate in Chemistry, giving a lecture titled “The Development of Organocatalysis and the Pathway to a Nobel Prize”
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A ceremony to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of Ajou University was held with about 1,000 participants, including students, alumni, professors, employees, representatives of major institutions, and domestic and foreign university officials.The ceremony was held in the auditorium of Yeonam Hall at 14:00 on April 12. With Park Seon-yeong as emcee, the ceremony proceeded in the order of: (i) the pledge of allegiance to the nation; (ii) introduction of guests; (iii) report on the university’s 50-year history (Kim Kyungrai, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs); (iv) commemorative address (Ajou University President Choi Kee-choo); (v) words of encouragement (President Choo Ho Suk of the Daewoo Educational Foundation); (vi) congratulatory address (online and on-site); (vii) granting of awards; (viii) Ajou Vision 5.0 announcement (General Manager Kang Mincheol of the Office of Planning and Coordination) and declaration (Ajou family); (iv) unveiling of the Ajou 50th Anniversary Wall; and (x) singing of the school song in union and celebratory performance (Suwon City Chorale). The event was broadcast live via YouTube. First, Kim Kyungrai, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, took the stage and introduced Ajou’s 50 years of history. Ajou University was inaugurated in 1973 with the cooperation of the Korean and French governments as “Ajou Engineering Junior College” and upgraded to an engineering college in December 1973 and a university in 1980. In 1981, the university’s graduate school was established, and in 1988, the medical college was created. In the 2000s, the colleges of nursing and pharmacy were opened. In 2009, the Graduate School of Law, the first of its kind in Gyeonggi Province, was established. Executive Vice President Kim Kyungrai presented the 50 years of Ajou university in four periods: (i) establishment of the university and its initial development (1973-1980); (ii) growth of the university (1981-1999); (iii) challenges faced by the university and establishment of a foundation for achieving self-reliance (2000-2011); and (iv) fostering of the university’s sustainability and seeking of new direction for growth (2012-present). After the outline of the school’s history, a celebratory video clip was played to show the history, spirit, and achievements of Ajou University over the past 50 years. In his congratulatory address, President Choi Kee-choo said, “The 50th anniversary of Ajou University is a milestone that has been achieved with the dedication of our students, alumni, professors, and staff. Starting as a small university, Ajou University has grown to become one of Korea’s major universities and a pivotal institution that contributes to the local community through the establishment and operation of Ajou University Hospital.”President Choi continued, “Ajou’s history of 50 years has been a history of facing and overcoming challenges, and the upcoming 50 years should be a history of creation and innovation. Going forward, Ajou will grow as a university that plays a leading role in the world beyond Korea and works to serve humanity.” President Choo Ho Suk of the Daewoo Educational Foundation said in his words of encouragement, “Ajou University has explored and developed in its own ways over the past 50 years. In the early years after the university’s foundation, young and enthusiastic faculty and smart students established Ajou’s reputation as ‘a university with excellent education,’ breaking records with their numerous innovations.”He delivered a message of congratulations and appreciation, saying, “All of the Ajou members present here today are the heroes and heroines of Ajou’s 50 years of history.”Dignitaries who did not attend the event sent their congratulations via video clips. Governor Kim Dong-yeon of Gyeonggi Province, who served as the 15th president of Ajou University, sent a congratulatory message while on a business trip in the United States. Mayor Lee Jae-jun of Suwon Special City and President Maurie McInnis of Stony Brook University sent words of congratulations in the form of images. Governor Kim Dong-yeon said, “I remember my service at Ajou University as a pleasant and rewarding time. I firmly believe that Ajou University will continue to prosper as it has so far, and I will provide my utmost support for Ajou as a permanent Ajou member.” President Hong Won-hwa of Kyungpook National University; National Assembly member Park Kwang-on; Yeom Tae-young, Vice Governor of Economic Affairs, Gyeonggi Province, and Acting President Ling San of Nanyang Technological University in Singapore took turns rising to the stage to deliver messages of congratulations.Awards for the 50th anniversary were presented to the French Embassy in Korea (certificate of merit); Suwon Special City, Gyeonggi Province (special award); and Ajou Alumni Association (plaque of appreciation). Ludovic Guillot, cultural councilor at the French Embassy in Korea, and Choi Jung-won[KH1], president of the Ajou Alumni Association, on behalf of Philippe Lefort, French ambassador in Korea, and Ajou alumni, respectively, came to the stage to extend their congratulations. Director Park Sa-seung of Suwon Special City’s Planning and Coordination Office and Yeom Tae-young, Vice Governor for Economic Affairs, Gyeonggi Province, were present to accept the awards on behalf of Suwon City and Gyeonggi Province, respectively.This was followed by an explanation of and declaration ceremony for Ajou Vision 5.0, Ajou University’s long-term development strategy. General Manager Kang Mincheol of the Office of Planning and Coordination took the stage to explain the background and content of Ajou Vision 5.0, which is made up of 25 strategic tasks in education, research, university-industry cooperation, and global sectors with the goal of making Ajou a university that explores the future through value creation and innovation. The Ajou Vision 5.0 declaration ceremony was attended by Ajou President Choi Kee-choo; President Lee Hyo-seong of the Student Council; President Lee Jae-ho of the Professors Council; Cho Jae-hyeon, president of a labor union branch; President Choi Jung-won of the Ajou Alumni Association; Lee Beom-jae, an alumnus of the class of 1973; Kim Hyeon-seung, a student of the class of 2023; Prof. Kim Hyungyoon, newly appointed in 2023; and Kim Hyo-jeong, a staff member.Meanwhile, in the afternoon, an international conference was held as part of “50th Anniversary of Ajou Week: ai (Ajou Innovations) Festival,” with Prof. Kim Tae-bong of the Department of Economics as a host. Thomas Frey, an American futurist, the founder and executive director of the Davinci Institute, gave a keynote lecture on the theme of “The future of university.” In addition, Ajou President Choi Kee-choo, Acting President Ling San of Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, President Hong Won-hwa of Kyungpook National University, and Director Choi Eun-hee of the Ministry of Education’s Human Resources Division gave presentations on the role and innovation of universities in the future. Thomas Frey said, “Universities need to foster a collaborative learning environment where teamwork and leadership can be cultivated, going beyond traditional education, and should provide an educational environment that enables education based on coaching and experience and nurtures an understanding of cultural diversity.” Lastly, alumni researchers of Ajou University currently working at overseas universities introduced cases of global university innovations and presented suggestions. The researchers were: Prof. Yun Hyun Jung, Texas State University (Department of Political Science and Diplomacy, 1996); Prof. Hwang Jaejin, Northern Illinois University (Department of Industrial Engineering, 2003); Prof. Lim Keun-Woo, Télécom Paris (Department of Software and Computer Engineering, 2003); Prof. Lee Jaeyoung, Central South University, China (Department of Transportation Systems Engineering, 2000); and Prof. Park SaeJune, Queen Mary University of London (Department of Physics, 2008).Guests at the 50th anniversary ceremony.President Choi Kee-choo presenting Ajou University’s 50-year history and future directions in his congratulatory address.Unveiling ceremony for the Ajou 50th Anniversary Wall in the lobby of Yulgok Hall, broadcast live concurrently with the 50th anniversary ceremony.Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon, 15th president of Ajou University, sharing words of congratulations while on a business trip in the United States.Followed by the event, executives including Ajou University President Choi Kee-choo and Daewoo Institute Director Choo Ho Suk.Ajou International Conference, held after the 50th anniversary ceremony.* The picture at the very top shows the Ajou Vision 5.0 declaration ceremony, which was attended by: President Choi Kee-choo; President Lee Hyo-seong of the Student Council; President Lee Jae-ho of the Professors Council; Cho Jae-hyeon, president of a labor union branch; President Choi Jung-won of the Ajou Alumni Association; Lee Beom-jae, an alumnus of the class of 1973; Kim Hyeon-seung, a student of the class of 2023; Prof. Kim Hyungyoon, newly appointed in 2023; and Kim Hyo-jeong, a staff member. # 50th anniversary of Ajou University and Ajou DNA! – Go to commemorative video clip
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